Washing Cedar Clapboards

By Robert Robillard

How To Wash House Siding The two reasons to wash the exterior of your house are the siding is dirty and looks crappy or you are preparing for the application of paint.   Washing of cedar clapboards prior to painting is not only part of the prep process but a best practice. Paint Failure: According to…

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Decorative Tray Ceiling

By Robert Robillard

Framing A Decorative Tray Ceiling A tray ceiling is a rectangular architectural feature that is either inverted or recessed. Tray ceilings can be plain, ornate, subtle or dramatic and almost always make a statement! When people install tray ceilings they almost always install accent or rope lighting above it.  Tray ceilings are often found in…

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Be More Productive

By Robert Robillard

Double Your Productivity – Time Management Do you find yourself struggling to do all the tasks that you need to do every day? Running a small business takes some considerable organizing and effort to pull off efficiently.  Wearing many hats, plus balancing home life requires being organized and to be more productive. Here are four easy tips…

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Powerstrike Hammers

By Ethan Bickford

Powerstrike Hammer I’m a big fan of tools made in the US. The Powerstrike hammer is a truly unique hammer made by a company that also makes frames for high end mountain bikes. If you know anything about mountain bikes then you know that there is a pretty short list of desirable features: light weight…

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Retrofitting Step Flashing

By Robert Robillard

Roofing Over Existing Shingles This article discusses retrofitting step flashing on a re-roof where the contractor left the old flashing in place and did not install new sidewall, step flashing.    Before we get into the retrofitting we first must discuss roofing over existing shingles. It is possible to install new shingles over old shingles. …

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Repairing Rotted Window Sills

By Robert Robillard

Repairing Rotted Window Sills With Dutchman Patches Look at any wood exterior building and you’ll notice that the windowsills take a beating form mother nature. Windowsills by design are sloped but still basically a horizontal shelf where water and snow can accumulate. Add to that a house without gutters and you’re a candidate for windowsill…

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Bosch GLM 15 Laser Measure

By Robert Robillard

Bosch Laser Measure GLM 15 Bosch is sizing up the competition on laser measures with their introduction of the Bosch GLM 15 Laser Measure. The Bosch GLM 15 is a super compact laser measure that is has a range from 6 inches to 50 feet within ⅛ of an inch of accuracy.  Designed for fast,…

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Arborwear Staghorn Fleece

By Robert Robillard

  Arborwear Staghorn Fleece Review #408043 Arborwear, a  clothing brand for tree specialists,  has now taken over a broad range of functional and demanding clothing for all sorts of contractor activities as well as outdoor enthusiasts.   On our job sites, the brand-name Arborwear has become synonymous with durable and quality. Arborwear Durability Testing The folks at…

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